Polymetal reserve hike increases Kyzyl mine life

Gold mining company Polymetal has added eight years to the mine life of Kyzyl, in Kazakhstan, extending operations to 2047, the company reported on Monday, announcing an 18% increase in the ore reserves to 8.5-million ounces.

The updated ore reserve estimate comprises 41.7-million tonnes of ore with an average grade of 6.3 g/t.